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Many people confuse web development with web design. Though both web design and web development for dentists are important for you to understand, they are different facets of the same coin. Web design involves what your client or site visitor sees and interacts with when they go to your website. Web development involves the back-end work of the website. You and your clients will benefit from quality web development, but it will be invisible to you.

Importance of Quality Web Development

If you think that you can hire an amateur to design you a website and then just let it sit there, you’re essentially blocking any potential business or visits to your website. Web development for dentists can set your website and dentist office apart from your competition. Once you have a professional looking website, don’t stop there. Make sure you have a web developing team that is working behind the scenes for you on a daily basis. You can’t have a professional, attractive, and effective website without both quality web design and web development. If you want to use your online presence for any marketing purposes, you’ll need to stay in communication with your web developer to make sure everything is running smoothly.

Web Development for Dentists

In the medical industry, you need your patients to trust you. The message that you send with your website can either help people trust you or turn them away before they even step foot in your office. People want to be assured that you know what you’re doing, that your office is clean and professional, and that they will be well-taken care of during their routine cleanings or root canals. Believe it or not, a simple visit to your website will be a patient’s first impression of your office before they even meet you or your staff. To ensure that they like what they see, take advantage of web development services for dentists. You can send the message that you want to send, attract new patients, and successfully market yourself online.

The Tools You Need

First and foremost, you do need a well-designed website. If you don’t have one yet, hire a professional web designer. Ask if they work with a web developer or have a recommendation for you. An attractive website should not be cheap, but it will be worth every penny that you spend. You can use a free template online and try to do it yourself, but we guarantee people will be able to tell the difference. Why take the risk of turning away potential patients just because your website doesn’t look professional or doesn’t function easily for the user?

Second, you’ll need to be involved in the process. Ask questions along the way so you can learn more about both web design and web development for dentists. Dental websites always benefit from a personal touch, especially input from someone who is as familiar with the industry and the terminology as you are. Work closely with your web design and development team to create the look and feel you want.

Third, recruit staff members or set aside some time of your own to develop quality content to go on your website. You know what patients need to hear and what they’ll be interested in. If your office is too big or you’re too busy to do this, hire some professional content writers to develop personal yet professional content for your website. A blog can go a long way to promoting yourself and educating the next generation about proper dental hygiene.

If you still don’t know where to start, contact Farotech to find out how we can help you with quality web design, web development, and even superior content material.

Christopher Carr

Chris Carr is the President and CEO of Farotech. He started the company in 2001 and is widely known as an innovator of conversion science.